CompTIA A+ Core 1 Practice Test 10

CompTIA A+ Core 1 Quizzes

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A user reports that their computer is frequently freezing. Task Manager shows high CPU and memory usage. What is the most likely cause?

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A desktop computer has no sound. The speakers are powered on and connected. The volume is up. What should the technician check next?

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A user connects a USB device, but Windows does not recognize it. Other devices work fine in the same port. What should they check?

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A technician is troubleshooting a system that beeps continuously on startup but does not boot. What should they check?

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A user reports that their screen suddenly turned black, but the computer is still running. An external monitor works fine. What is the most likely cause?

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A technician is troubleshooting a PC that does not recognize a newly installed GPU. The GPU fan is spinning. What should they check?

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A user’s computer is unable to access a mapped network drive. Other users can access it. What should the technician check?

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A user reports that their laptop’s keyboard is typing the wrong characters. Caps Lock is off. What should the technician check?

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A technician installs a new SSD in a desktop PC, but Windows installation fails due to “No drive detected.” What should they check first?

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A user reports that their Ethernet connection is slow. Other users on the same network have no issues. What should the technician check?

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A user is unable to connect to a corporate Wi-Fi network but can connect to other networks. Other users are not having issues. What should the technician check first?

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A desktop computer randomly restarts without warning. What is the most likely cause?

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A user connects a second monitor, but it is not detected by Windows. What should the technician check first?

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A user reports that their laptop’s display is dim even at full brightness. The issue persists in BIOS. What is the most likely cause?

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A user complains that their computer is running extremely slow after installing a new application. Task Manager shows high disk usage. What is the best course of action?

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A user’s external USB hard drive is connected but not accessible in Windows Explorer. Other USB devices work fine. What should the technician check next?

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A technician receives a ticket that a user’s computer is displaying a “BOOTMGR is missing” error on startup. What is the most likely cause?

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A technician replaces a motherboard in a desktop computer. After reassembly, the PC powers on, but there is no display, and no beeps are heard. What should they check first?

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A user’s computer is making loud whirring noises and shutting down unexpectedly. What is the most likely cause?

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A user reports that their laptop is not charging when plugged in. The charging indicator does not light up, but the charger works with another laptop. What should the technician check first?

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